Woodworking Classes by Frank Cusma of RENEW Furniture for April, 2014

It’s time for another round of woodworking classes with Frank Cusma of Renew Furniture.

Register for a class by coming into Upscale Consignment or through the Clackamas Community College schedule of classes or by calling Frank at 503-929-7022. Please register no later than 1 week prior to start of classes.

Furniture Repair

Repair that heirloom in the attic. Bring your project to class and learn how to disassemble, repair and reassemble your piece. Power and hand tools will be provided.

The class will consist of approximately 1/4 lecture and 3/4 hands-on. Individual attention will be given to each student project. Instructor will contact you before prior to class regarding your project.

FEE: $80 to register plus supplies fee of $10 cash only to instructor first day of class. Additional supplies will be available for purchase.

Furniture Refinishing

Bring your project to class and start refinishing that piece of furniture you’ve been meaning to get to for so long. Learn hands-on to tell what finish you are dealing with, whether it needs stripping or just repairing and how to match the existing color or select a totally new color and finish.

The class will consist of approximately 1/3 lecture and 2/3 hands-on. Individual attention will be given to each project. Instructor will contact you before prior to class regarding your project.

FEE: $80 to register plus supplies fee of $15 cash only to instructor first day of class. Additional supplies will be available for purchase.

Replacing Broken or Loose Chair Caning

Bring your damaged chair to class and learn how to replace broken or loose cane with pre-woven cane. Emphasis will placed on removal of damaged cane, cleanup of caning area, routering a cane groove, replacing and gluing new cane and reed spline.

The class will consist of approximately 1/8 lecture and 7/8 hands-on. Individual attention will be given to each project. Instructor will contact you before prior to class regarding your project.